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J P M

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  1. J P M
    Very nice.
  2. J P M
    I don't think you are off topic when discussing toning seeing he asked if it was terminal. That term would indicate a toning question in my book.
  3. J P M
    Yes, I agree it can get off track, the op was asking about grading and then it turned into nickels also. So to answer the first question from the pictures posted I would say not worth grading. The 1893 can be purchased already graded for around the same price range as grading costs or less many times if you look around.
  4. J P M
    It looks good to me. Nice find.
  5. J P M
    I have found that there are more people into nickels and the prices have been getting higher. If you are getting what you are looking for at half price you are doing well. I wish you continued luck. I am about halfway through my registry nickel set and some coins are just too much money for this old guy. Oh and this is my 1893 not as nice as Sandon's
  6. J P M
    I am wondering, how does one distinguish a 2000 cheerios sent from a regular cent?
  7. J P M
    Hello Kim, the photos are not very clear there could be a die crack in that rim. It would be a neat find but would not add any monetary value to the coin. If you could get some better shots and reorient the coin so it is upright, it would help. Thanks,
  8. J P M
    Yes powermad, it would take some time to find out due to so much corrosion. Has anyone seen a comment by dprince lately. This coin would be just the thing he would eat up with so many varieties.
  9. J P M
    Thanks R_Rash. I worked for many years as an electrician here on old Cape Cod and there have been many a old coin found on job sites just laying around One of the carpenters I used to work with decided to buy a nice $4000 detector. I can't say what the homeowners' yards look like, but I think he replaces the divots.
  10. J P M
    Well, you do live in Bama now. Some folks don't read to well.
  11. J P M
    Thankfully they did not lose them. Have NGC send them USPS First class.
  12. J P M
    Yes, it is a cool find. He is an avid golfer, so he is going to use it for a marker. I told him. There is no chance of saving it. but it may look better if he were to soak it in some olive oil for a month. Then use it as you wish.
  13. J P M
    A good friend is painting a house in a town called Mashpee it is the home of the Wampanoag Native Americans. Most of the towns are very old where I live. So, he is outside walking to the truck, and he spots an old rusty quarter laying in the black dirt and passes it by. After about two or three times seeing in the dirt, he said ah what the heck and picks it up. After seeing the coin, he gives me a shout
  14. J P M
    4 CC is a plus even lowballs are high priced now. I think the seller would have picked that roll out if he knew there were that many.
  15. J P M
    I think they did make a 40% silver coin in 1971 but it would weigh 24.59 not 22.50 that is a clad weight.
  16. J P M
    I think I do a good enough job at grading coins. But I have no reason to send in any coins to be graded. If I can find it already out there graded for less money than it will cost me, it is just not worth it.
  17. J P M
    No one knows why, some new marketing upgrade last year changed all the member titles, and no one can answer Y.
  18. J P M
    Stuff like this.
  19. J P M
    It is still a proof even if it is found in a roll of common bank coins.
  20. J P M
    A brick-and-mortar grab box coin.
  21. J P M
    When I buy a coin online, I have to rely on what is pictured. I buy a coin for its look, date and the best price. I think most of us do. Toning is not on my list. Sometimes you get lucky and get a good-looking toned coin without looking for it. I almost skipped over this coin I like blast white Morgans, but It was too nice a price and it looks awesome in hand.
  22. J P M
    Now we can get anything we want with the tap of a keyboard. I agree it was more of a camaraderie. Back in 63 you had to be part of something, or you were on your own. Coin clubs, snail mail and corner store magazines were a must.
  23. J P M
    I think it is because we mess with their food recipes.
  24. J P M
    LoL a slight upgrade.... Very Nice
  25. J P M
    This would be my oldest FS